The Class of 2020 will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in September.
Long EZ’s propeller separates in flight
Probable cause: The in-flight separation of a portion of the propeller, which subsequently penetrated the right rudder, as a result of the failure of the bond line between two of the propeller’s wood layers. Contributing to the failure of the propeller was the manufacturer’s use of an inappropriate bonding agent.
Picture of the Day: Dual low passes
Hieu Vo submitted this photo and note: “On my way to Nha Trang City, I got a chance to capture two trikes conducting dual low passes in the coastal city of Phan Thiet, Vietnam. Flying the Para-trike is Tran Anh, while Hoang Toan is flying the Delta trike.” Would you like to have your photo […]
The entertaining and insightful conversation around Garmin’s Autoland
My favorite part of just about any story are the reader comments.
Mooney shuts down operations
The company’s factory is closed and all employees furloughed.
Enlisting teachers to combat the pilot shortage
The fifth High School Aviation STEM Symposium included a dozen breakout sessions, as well as opportunities for teachers to network and share ideas.
King Schools introduces interactive Garmin GTN 650/750 video course
The new course is “much more than a manual or simple how-to video,” company officials say.
Carb icing leads to forced landing in a field
Probable cause: The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
Picture of the day: A blustery morning
Rob Stapleton Jr. sent in this photo with a quick note: “A blustery morning at the Lake Hood Seaplane Base (PALH) in Alaska.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the Day are also considered […]